Franklin Local Board
Climate change and resilience
Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.
Climate change and resilience
Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.
Advocate strongly for completion of a continuous, effective sea wall at Glenbrook Beach and erosion protection for Awhitu and Waiuku.
Improve readiness for severe weather by upgrading community civil defence hubs across West Franklin.
Support catchment-wide native planting to stabilise banks, reduce flooding risk and improve storm resilience.
Assist emergency management to provide better localised response and recovery.
Commit to retaining all parks and recreational spaces in Waiuku and increasing the accessibility and usability of these spaces.
Invest in storm water networks to reduce the impact of storms on people.
Advocate for council initiatives that enhance the natural environment to build community climate resilience and manage natural disasters.
Support community-led restoration projects that improve natural spaces and reduce environmental risks from climate change.
Require cost-benefit tests for any vote cast on climate spend, prioritising local drainage, road resilience and emergency hubs.
Advocate for council to equip and drill civil defence hubs in Waiuku and Awhitu yearly, with clear communications and trained volunteers.
Support independent hazard and cost-benefit reviews before endorsing any retreat proposal and publish the board's evaluation criteria.
Advocate for the use of proven historical trends rather than worst case climate data models to prevent negative climate action in Waiuku.
Advocate for tree planting programs in suitable areas.
Investigate preventative measures to avoid damage from severe weather events.
Advocate strongly for completion of a continuous, effective sea wall at Glenbrook Beach and erosion protection for Awhitu and Waiuku.
Improve readiness for severe weather by upgrading community civil defence hubs across West Franklin.
Support catchment-wide native planting to stabilise banks, reduce flooding risk and improve storm resilience.
Assist emergency management to provide better localised response and recovery.
Commit to retaining all parks and recreational spaces in Waiuku and increasing the accessibility and usability of these spaces.
Invest in storm water networks to reduce the impact of storms on people.
Advocate for council initiatives that enhance the natural environment to build community climate resilience and manage natural disasters.
Support community-led restoration projects that improve natural spaces and reduce environmental risks from climate change.
Require cost-benefit tests for any vote cast on climate spend, prioritising local drainage, road resilience and emergency hubs.
Advocate for council to equip and drill civil defence hubs in Waiuku and Awhitu yearly, with clear communications and trained volunteers.
Support independent hazard and cost-benefit reviews before endorsing any retreat proposal and publish the board's evaluation criteria.
Advocate for the use of proven historical trends rather than worst case climate data models to prevent negative climate action in Waiuku.
Advocate for tree planting programs in suitable areas.
Investigate preventative measures to avoid damage from severe weather events.
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